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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Contact

Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 24, 2022.  Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159662
23 BLANCHARD ROAD Residence B Zone

KATHERINE MAHONEY – TR. OF 23 BLANCHARD ROAD REALTY TRUST

Special PermitTo construct an addition to rear of structure, including windows within the side yard setback, addition in front of structure and rebuild existing enclosed entryway.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D, 8.22.1.D, 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159906
168 HAMPSHIRE STREET Business A Zone

BERKMAR LLC – C/O PAUL RUNGTA OF BROOKLYN BAGEL FACTORY

Special Permit: To operate a bagel shop at this location.   Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-157017
69 CHILTON STREET #69 Residence B Zone

TIMOTHY L. BOOMER – C/O PAUL MAHONEY, ARCHITECT

Special Permit:Addition of new 15' dormer at attic level with proposed windows in a setback.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159243
7 OAKLAND STREET Residence C-1/Business A Zone        

GIOVANNI BERLANDA-SCORZA & KATIA BERTOLDI

Special Permit:  To construct a dormer on the 3rd Floor of the existing Two-Family Structure that encroaches on the front yard required setback.  Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159893
31 HEALEY STREET Residence A-2 Zone

FRANCES ARNOLD & ROBERT STERN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit:To replace portion of existing deck with extended kitchen in excess of the allowed Gross Floor Area.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-145143 
602 HURON AVENUE Residence B Zone

CARL LEVINE – C/O BOND WORTHINGTON ARCHITECT

Special Permit: To construct rear addition to provide code compliant egress stair for unit 1, unit 2 and basement.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-159954
50 GOLD STAR ROAD Residence B Zone 50 GOLD STAR RD LLC – C/O JONATHAN LANDRY

Special Permit: To construct a single 15 ft. shed dormer, build 2nd floor rear deck in the setback, add 3 door openings in rear setback and 3rd floor Juliette balcony. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1, 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure).

TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date >

Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.”  Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only.   Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA.   Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating virtually during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov.  Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number.

Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.

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Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 5:21 AM
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